Zack Henry
Zack Henry (born 1 October 1994) is an English professional rugby player currently playing for Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby where his position is Fly-half. He also plays at fullback.
Zack Henry at Welford Road Stadium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Birth name | Zack Anthony Henry | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date of birth | 1 October 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Brighton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft (183 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Hurstpierpoint College Warden Park school | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | University of Bath | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Occupation(s) | Professional Rugby Player | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Career
He played for the University of Bath and was selected for Team GB in the World University 7s Championships in which he claimed a silver medal, losing to Australia in the final. After his three years at the University of Bath, he gained a Masters Degree at University of the West of England, Bristol
Henry spent four seasons in France and made a name for himself with coach Richard Hill at French side Rouen for the 2016–17 and 2017-18 seasons before being picked up by Pro D2 side Nevers and was since recognised as one of the top performers in the Pro D2.
On 25 February 2020, it was announced Zack returns to his home nation in England to join Leicester Tigers in the Premiership Rugby from the 2020-21 season.[1]
Personal life
Jake Henry, the brother of Zack, also plays professional rugby in the English RFU Championship.
References
- "Zack Henry: Leicester Tigers boss Geordan Murphy signs fly-half for 2020-21 season". BBC Sport. 25 February 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2020.